High School Visual Arts Teacher Meadowridge School

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The teacher is the key element in promoting the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students and the driver of a warm, inviting school culture aligned with the ideals of the International Baccalaureate Programmes. Working within an established framework for the delivery of educational services, the teacher supports the school program and ensures the instructional program is implemented to maximize learning for all students.

Overview

As a High School Visual Arts Teacher, you will inspire students to develop creativity, technical skills, cultural awareness, and personal expression through visual arts, while aligning teaching practices with the IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the BC Education Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Meadowridge mission and vision
• Model and encourage a culture in alignment with the IB Learner Profile
• Collaborate and maintain a professional relationship with school staff and faculty
• Implement the IB Programme and BC Education Plan (plan, deliver, assess, and report) for assigned grades and subject areas
• Embrace experiential and inquiry-based education through the intentional engagement of the head (intellectual), heart (emotional), and hands (physical) into pedagogical practice
• Monitor and support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth through our pastoral care program
• Nurture each child to discover their own talents, sense of purpose, and sense of self
• Build positive relationships with families through regular communication and participation in community engagements
• Collaboratively plan and participate in field trips, including overnight trips as assigned
• Make an active contribution to our extensive co-curricular programs, and participate fully in the Meadowridge community
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development
• Ensure classroom is ready to receive students prior to the start of school each year, including classroom relocations
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or delegate
• In addition to the general duties of all teachers, the High School Art Teacher will : design and implement an engaging art curriculum consistent with the IB DP Visual Arts framework and BC Arts Education curriculum; plan, deliver, and assess units of inquiry that integrate concept-based learning, global contexts, and the IB learner profile

Qualifications and Experience

Desired Dispositions and Approaches

Compensation and Benefits

Meadowridge School provides an inclusive and diverse workplace and offers accommodations during the hiring process and employment, as needed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply, as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives.

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and Coast Salish Peoples. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

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